Catch the Thief, If you can!

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Catch the Thief, If you can! is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game. It was developed by Peterson Oliveira and was released on January 18, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Chase thieves around the town and through time in the indie action-adventure game Catch the Thief, if You Can!. Use different weapons and tactics in different eras. Customize your character and find unexpected ways to fight crime. Tired of always playing the good guy? Well, look no further. It's time to become the thief! In this game mode, you'll have to come up with the craziest plans to escape t…

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music1 positive mentions

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The game has a fun cops-and-robbers theme that brings back nostalgic arcade gaming vibes.
The developer is actively updating the game, showing potential for improvement and future content.
The gameplay is simple and easy to understand, making it accessible for players.

The game suffers from severe performance issues, including low frame rates and crashes.
There is a lack of single player content and customization options, which limits the overall experience.
The game has been in Early Access since 2018 with little sign of completion, leading to concerns about its future.

graphics
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The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the locked resolution and low poly visuals that limit quality improvements. However, others find the graphics charming and whimsical, particularly noting a unique and vibrant aesthetic when interacting with water. Overall, while there are technical limitations, the visual style has its own appeal.
- “The graphics are adorable, the sound and music are just plain fun.”
- “The graphics when you're in water are very psychedelic, creating a magical experience.”
- “The resolution seems to be locked, so there's no way to improve the poor quality low poly visuals.”
- “The settings window is locked to the 'graphics options' once you have been there. Even closing the settings and reopening them will keep you on the graphics options; you can use the button to change to other option pages like the key bind options, but it'll just show the graphics options instead, and you can't change anything if you're not on the actual graphics page.”
- “Graphics when you're in water are very psychedelic, one might say. If one hasn't tried the drug, it may very well be more like magic mushrooms. As a drinker, I'd say it's like having at least an entire bottle of vodka.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is criticized for its lack of depth and reliance on player-versus-player interactions as a substitute for traditional storytelling and level design. Many reviewers feel this approach is a significant oversight, resulting in a lack of engaging content that fails to captivate players. Overall, the absence of a well-crafted narrative and rich game elements has led to a disappointing reception.
- “The developer gambled that other players would be an acceptable substitute for adding storytelling, level design, etc. to the game.”
- “Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent crashes, freezes, and performance slowdowns, even on systems that meet or exceed the recommended specifications. Players have reported needing to lower their graphics settings to medium to achieve playable performance.
- “The game crashes while playing, freezes, and slows down all the time. I also had to play it on medium settings because anything higher makes the game run in slow motion, even though my specs are better than the recommended requirements.”
- “Constant crashes and performance issues make it nearly unplayable. I expected better stability given my hardware.”
- “Frequent freezes and lag make the experience frustrating. I can't enjoy the game when it keeps stuttering and crashing.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game requires further polishing and optimization, as it is still in early access. While the price may justify the current state, players should be aware of the potential risks involved, as some developers may not continue to provide updates or fixes.
- “The game shows great potential, but it still needs polishing and optimization. As it's an early access title, the price is reasonable, provided you're willing to wait for the developers to address the issues and complete the game. However, it's a bit risky since some developers in the past have stopped updating their games and left them broken.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems. It's clear that the developers have put a lot of effort into ensuring that players can enjoy the experience without major performance issues.”
- “I appreciate the ongoing optimization efforts from the developers. Regular updates have significantly improved performance and stability, making the game much more enjoyable.”
- “It still needs polishing and optimization; it's still an early access game. For its price, it's not really a problem, but only if you don't mind waiting for the devs to fix the issues and finish it. This is something we all know is kind of risky, as some devs in the past have simply stopped updating their games and left them broken.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay, which significantly detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs and performance issues that made the game frustrating to play. The optimization feels rushed and needs serious attention.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is straightforward and intuitive, focusing on running, catching thieves, avoiding traps, and gathering loot, which many players find simple enough not to require extensive review.
- “The mechanics are intuitive and engaging, making it easy to jump right in and start having fun.”
- “I love how the gameplay encourages exploration and rewards creativity in problem-solving.”
- “The gameplay is easy enough to understand that I don't really see any need to review it: run, catch thieves, avoid traps, and gather loot. That's it.”
- “The combat mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, making battles frustrating rather than enjoyable.”
- “The level design is repetitive and lacks creativity, leading to a monotonous gameplay experience.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as enjoyable and fun, complementing the overall charming graphics.
- “The graphics are adorable, and the sound and music are just plain fun.”

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Catch the Thief, If you can! is a action adventure game.

Catch the Thief, If you can! is available on PC, Windows, Xbox and PlayStation.

Catch the Thief, If you can! was released on January 18, 2018.

Catch the Thief, If you can! was developed by Peterson Oliveira.

Catch the Thief, If you can! has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its graphics.

Catch the Thief, If you can! is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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